Package and article carriers – Vehicle attached – Carrier associated with vehicle roof or trunk lid
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-31
2005-05-31
Elkins, Gary E. (Department: 3727)
Package and article carriers
Vehicle attached
Carrier associated with vehicle roof or trunk lid
C024S298000, C024S302000, C211S119100, C224S313000, C224S314000, C224S547000, C224S549000, C224S925000, C248S095000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06899256
ABSTRACT:
A system for stabilizing articles is provided. The system is particularly well-suited for stabilizing plastic grocery bags during transport in a vehicle. The system comprises a stabilizing element that, when in use, extends from a first point to a second point and passes through the handles of a bag to be stabilized. Preferably, the first and second points are fixed, either detachably or semi-permanently, on the sidewalls in the interior of a vehicle. Further, the stabilizing element preferably is flexible. In addition, the stabilizing element preferably can be disconnected from the second point and also preferably, the stabilizing element can recoil into a location at the first point so that only a portion of the stabilizing element is visible. Other preferred embodiments of the present invention, including those with intermediary fixtures or intermediary support features, as well as those with multiple stabilizing elements, also are disclosed. In addition to stabilization during travel, the stabilizing system provides a certain degree of freedom in allowing a bag to move with the inertial forces imposed on it during travel. Also, the stabilizing system provides a convenient, easy and simple method for loading bags into and unloading bags from a vehicle, thereby requiring very little time and effort to utilize.
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Elkins Gary E.
Richter William R.
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